SAFETY TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOURSELF IN YOUR HOME

Unfortunately, our society has become so violent that we now have to be suspicious of everyone under all circumstances even in our own homes. 

When a stranger comes to your door, how do you know whether to answer if you do not recognize them?

**The best rule to remember is ALWAYS ATTEMPT TO VERIFY THE IDENTIFY OF ANYONE PRIOR TO LETTING THEM INTO YOUR HOME.

Additional home safety tips include:                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

**  APPROACH THE DOOR WITH A TELEPHONE IN YOUR HAND  (NOT A CELL PHONE IF POSSIBLE BECAUSE IT MIGHT GIVE INACCURATE LOCATION INFORMATION)

**  DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR

**  ASK WHO IT IS

**  LOOK THROUGH THE PEEP HOLE

**  IF THE PERSON AT THE DOOR IS UNCOOPERATIVE, WARN THAT YOU'RE CALLING THE POLICE

**  CALL 911

**  NEVER LET STRANGERS INTO YOUR HOME WITHOUT CHECKING IDENTIFICATION.

**  USE ONLY YOUR FIRST INITIAL IN PHONE BOOKS, DIRECTORIES AND APARTMENT LOBBIES. 

**  IF YOU LIVE ALONE, DON'T ADVERTISE IT!